Healthy Ragi and Cocoa Mug Cake Recipe

Historically, mug cake has been loved and devoured for its sophistication and comfort that cannot come from bakery-bought cakes and pastries. From casual night outs at a friend’s house or a movie night with your siblings, whenever a situation calls for a homemade baked treat, nothing can be a perfect option than a mug cake. All you have to do to make a mug cake from scratch is just mix the ingredients together in a microwave-safe mug, bake it, and enjoy scoop by scoop. Even if you are a beginner with no experience of how baked treats are made, this recipe opens a new window for you to get your hands on the art of cake making and you can enjoy this mug cake without being worried about the presentation.

Mug cake can be a perfect dessert for you when you want a comforting, baked treat that comes with the promise of health. When you buy cakes and pastries from bakeries, you might be kept in the dark about the ingredients used which can lead to some health concerns. Instead, making cake at home puts you in charge of the ingredients. The amount of sugar you want to add, the healthy switches you want to make, and the way you want to enhance the health properties of this delightful dessert is all in your control. There are many other flour, sweetening, and leavening substitutes that become a worthy rival to the original ingredients and may turn out to be better than you expected. One such healthy switch is ragi flour.

Ragi flour is known for many health properties that makes it one of the most powerful and satisfying whole grains that tastes even better than all-purpose flour and wheat flour. Ragi carries its naturally earthy and nutty flavor with the sophisticated balance of bitter and sweet that makes it one level above than any other grains and pulses. Ragi is rich in calcium, iron, and fiber which gives you a relaxing and wholesome feeling. Along with ragi, this recipe uses all the healthy ingredients to complete the nourishing touch.

Apart from ragi, this recipe for ragi mug cake with cocoa powder uses jaggery as the sweetener. Jaggery offers the natural sweetness with depth and it is a far better option than white sugar. This recipe can also be made vegan and gluten-free to allow everyone to savor its fulfilling joy. Check out the recipe below and try it at home to enjoy the flavor with health.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp ragi flour
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 tbsp jaggery powder or coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp milk (or plant-based milk like almond/oat)
• 1 tbsp curd/yogurt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut oil or any neutral oil
• 1 tbsp chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

Start off by mixing ragi flour, cocoa powder, jaggery, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Sift it with the help of a tea strainer directly into a microwave safe mug.

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Now once the dry ingredients are mixed, stir in milk, yogurt or mashed banana, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Mix well until smoothly incorporated and lump-free.

Step 3: Add Topping

To bring an appealing look to your ragi mug cake with cocoa powder, sprinkle some chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips on top of it to add a little extra texture and flavor.

Step 4: Bake the Cake

Bake this prepared cake batter in the mug in a preheated oven on high for 2 minutes. To check doneness, first see if the cake has risen and looks set on top. After that, check by inserting a toothpick into the middle of the cake and if it comes out with a few moist crumbs then the cake is done.

Step 5: Cool off and Enjoy

Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven and let sit at room temperature for about a minute. Once it's cooled enough, scoop it up and enjoy. YOu can also pair it with a spoonful of yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of honey.

Conclusion:

So now whenever you feel like you want a healthy hunger buster, turn to this recipe and prepare it at home. All you will need for this recipe is just your mug and ragi flour with a few more ingredients, and you can bake a perfect treat for anytime comfort.